Beef, Sheep, and Swine Premier Exhibitor Competition at the 2012 South Dakota State Fair

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September 21, 2012

Brookings - South Dakota livestock youth were recognized in a new way during the 2012 South Dakota State Fair through the Beef, Sheep, and Swine Premier Exhibitor program.

This year, 4-H youth had the opportunity to compete for top honors in Beef, Sheep, and Swine by exhibiting their knowledge in the Premier Exhibitor program organized by SDSU Extension. Youth received points from Skill-a-thon, a production management quiz, industry interview, and showmanship in their respective species to win Premier Exhibitor.

"This award focused on the exhibitors skills within the beef, sheep, or swine industry by testing their general knowledge of livestock production practices and evaluated them on their presentation skills both in and out of the show ring," said Megan Nielson, SDSU Extension Youth Livestock Field Specialist.

Within each of the species - beef, sheep, and swine, the first and second place individuals were awarded special prizes sponsored by the Miner County Pork Producers and Iverson Chrysler Center. All the contestants were also recognized during their respective shows. The results from the Premier Exhibitor contests are as followed:

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Placing

First place beef premier exhibitor is Andrew Adam, Yankton County; second place beef premier exhibitor is Collin Geppert, Brule County; first place sheep premier exhibitor is Mary Nold, Brookings County; second place sheep premier exhibitor is Austin Agler, Aurora County; first place swine premier exhibitor is Amy Wolff; second place swine premier exhibitor, is John Eilertson, Lake County.

Congratulations to all the youth who competed in the Premier Exhibitor Contest and thank you to all the volunteers who helped with organizing and running the event.

If you would like to learn more about this program and how you can be a part of this next year please contact Megan Nielson, SDSU Extension Youth Livestock Field Specialist.